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Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake

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A two-story house with a grey exterior, a front porch with a white railing, and a small garden with purple flowers and a variety of other plants.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a door with a security lock, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A house with a front porch, a pathway leading to the entrance, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with stools, and a "Good Day" sign.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ithaca, NY
  • Place, Shops at Ithaca Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca College
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Ithaca

Ithaca is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Stewart Park and Schoellkopf Field. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Shops at Ithaca Mall - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cornell University - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ithaca College - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ithaca Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake on Jan 11, 2027 start from $415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcoming retreat close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake located?

Situated in Ithaca, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Shops at Ithaca Mall, Regal Ithaca Mall, and Cayuga Lake. Triphammer Marketplace and Corners Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2026
Thanks for being such great guests! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location just outside of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2026
Thanks so much for choosing our home, and for taking such good care of it. Hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was awesome. My stepdaughter might rent again next year. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed the house during your busy wedding weekend! And we’d love to have any or all of you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very clean, beautiful, comfortable home. It was well stocked with everything we needed including thick towels, comfortable beds, and beautiful outdoor space. It was so kind of Laurie to drop off our favorite kind of coffee maker. We highly recommend staying here when visiting the Ithaca area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2026
Thank you for the kind words, Steven! I'm glad you found our home so comfortable for your visit to the Ithaca area. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laurie is an amazing hostess! Her home is comfortable, welcoming and CLEAN! We came to Ithaca for a football game. Her home is conveniently located. Close to campus and downtown Ithaca. Very close to airport. The kitchen has everything you need to make a home cooked meal. The beds and linens are fresh. We had 3 couples and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had everything we needed for our multigenerational, family trip. There was room to spread out, outdoor space and the house was central to so many attractions in and around Ithaca. Laurie was highly responsive and gave us recommendations for many things. The kitchen was so well stocked and many small touches (snacks, coffee pods). We hope to stay again at this great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2026
It was wonderful having you stay at our home! Glad you enjoyed the open spaces both in and outside as well as how close we are to everything while feeling super private. Can’t wait to have you all back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was perfect for our purposes and clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2026
Glad we were able to host you and that you found the house comfortable! Looking forward to seeing you back for a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a quiet and spacious house for our family! We were in Ithaca to visit Cornell and this house was a great location and great value compared to hotels. The host was very responsive and we had a lovely time. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2026
Thanks for choosing to stay in our home! Great to hear that you found the location convenient and the home a good size for your family. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. It was a short drive to Cornell, our primary destination. The house was spacious and so quiet, a great retreat. We would definitely here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed the proximity plus privacy of our home. Thanks for taking such wonderful care of it! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed in this beautifully clean, comfortable home for Ithaca College graduation. The well-appointed kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The property is spacious, quiet, and an easy drive to campus and town. Laurie is the perfect host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2026
I'm so happy you all had a great stay for IC commencement (and that the weather was good - always a plus)! We've tried to let equip the kitchen in a way that would work for us if we were living there full time, so I'm glad that worked well for your family. Thank you for leaving the place immaculate! I hope you'll find another reason to return to Ithaca and the Finger Lakes - we'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were back in Ithaca for just the weekend for our Cornell reunion and stayed here with a group of friends. The house was conveniently located just a few minutes from campus. The host was great at communicating leading up to, during, and after our stay. The house was clean, comfortable, and spacious with a nice backyard and deck. The house is fully equipped and surely would be great for a longer stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2026
I'm really glad you found the house convenient to Cornell and a comfortable place for all of you! Thanks so much for leaving it in great shape - much appreciated. Hope to have you back for a future reunion, hockey game weekend, or just a fun trip to enjoy the leaves and wineries in the fall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

This was a wonderful place to stay! Nice, clean, spacious, and very welcoming hosts. Has everything you need and ideally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2024
So glad you all enjoyed our home! Thanks so much for taking great care of the place. Excited to have you and your family for a future stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful, quiet, nicely appointed, and exactly as promised. The kitchen was great, the bedrooms were very comfortable and the bathrooms are clean and convenient. There is a beautiful deck and yard to use but we didnt have time for that due to the wedding consuming our days.The only issue is that the address shows on the wrong road for 2 of the 4 cars that met up there. easy to fix just go to the street that is correct not hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2026
I'm happy our home was a comfortable respite in between all of the wedding festivities of the weekend! I'm sorry about the directional issues some in your party experienced and I'll look at how I might be clearer in my pre-arrival communications to ensure there's no confusion about the location. Grateful for the feedback. We look forward to hosting you again in the future for a non-wedding-filled weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Very nice home.....shot drive into downtown Ithaca and over to Cornell. Beautiful, serene home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at Laurie's was wonderful! Well stocked, with decent cook pans and utensils. Very clean house, comfortable beds, enjoyable outdoor areas. Thank you Laurie for the exceptional home and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2025
Loved having you, Christine! Glad you were able to enjoy the outdoor and indoor areas to relax plus had time to do some cooking. Thank you for caring for our home so well. We look forward to a return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is by far the best vacation rental that my family and I have ever enjoyed. The location is close to everything, but completely peaceful and private. The house itself is immaculate. It is spacious enough for a large family gathering and the hosts have absolutely thought of everything. We will definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2025
I'm thrilled that you had a great stay and enjoyed our home, Peter! When we bought the house several years ago, it was that combination of "close to everything, but completely peaceful and private" that hooked us. Excited to have you back again, and thank you for taking such good care of the place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was the full package. Beautiful home and furnishings, great location, great recommendations about places to go and restaurants to go to as well as a super responsive hostess who went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
I’m really glad you enjoyed the house and the location, Kristin! We also appreciate the proximity to shopping/dining as well as downtown and the two colleges. I so appreciate your going above and beyond with the cleaning, and really hope we will have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay while in Ithaca for a wedding. The house is beautiful and comfortable; quiet and secluded, yet 12 minutes from Cornell. We did not want to leave! We enjoyed the Farmers Market Saturday morning, Ithaca Falls and Ithaca Bakery Sunday morning. We hope to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
Thanks so much for the wonderful recap of your stay, Lori! And for leaving lovely bouquets of flowers (I assume from your visit to the famed Ithaca Farmers Market) scattered around the house. :) We would love to host you and your family again when you can spend more time exploring all that the area has to offer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect fit

I highly recommend this property if you’re traveling to Ithaca. Communication with host was great, very clean, location was great for many activities. It was the perfect fit for our family weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2024
Thanks so much! I'm glad you were able to use our home for you and your adult children as your home base for visiting family in the area. I appreciate your taking good care of the place and hope you'll stay again on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ithaca weekend

We had a fantastic time. Everything was perfect. The house was spacious and well maintained. The grounds were very pretty. Thanks for opening your home to us !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family! I’m glad you were able to spread out and take advantage of the different living spaces within the house (and hopefully on the deck as well). I appreciate your care for our home and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cornell Reunion

Perfect house for our stay for Cornell Reunion with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2023
Thanks so much, Julie! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay in our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this welcoming retreat! The house was perfect for our family—spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with a well-stocked kitchen and multiple family rooms for relaxing together. The location was ideal for visiting Cornell, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Lake, and we especially enjoyed spending time on the back deck. Laurie was fantastic to work with—easy to communicate with and incredibly attentive. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2025
I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your time at our home, Heather, and that you appreciated the convenience of the location. Thanks so much for taking wonderful care of the place - we look forward to hosting you all again when you're back in the Finger Lakes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, spacious, great views and location

Perfect spot for our family attending graduation weekend. Close to airport and Cornell campus. Clean, cozy, comfortable spot to relax together in between events. Hosts were great with communication and instructions - even had coffee creamers for us! First class all the way, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
So glad we could be a comfortable base that felt like home during a busy Commencement weekend! Thanks for taking such great care of our home - we hope you'll return for some fun in the Finger Lakes (without graduation craziness)!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice house

This house was even better than we expected. Good location where the house was private but still close to a lot of places. It was really clean, the beds were comfortable and they had k cups ready for us. I will absolutely stay in this house next time we’re in Ithaca!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
So glad you enjoyed the house, Sarah! You are welcome back anytime - thanks for being a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Had a fantastic time at this property with my family while moving my daughter into Cornell. Very clean and plenty of space for all of us to spread out. Laurie was fantastic with communication throughout the entire process. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2023
Thanks so much for caring for our house as if it were your own! We loved having you and always enjoy hosting Cornell and IC families. Looking forward to having you back!
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